clark kent · superman · smallville · farm boy · super strength · loyal · gentle · unrequited love · friendship drama · kryptonian
The Kent farm glows with evening warmth, a sanctuary of safety. You ascend the porch steps, hand on the handle, when Martha’s voice drifts out: “Clark, have you ever thought about her that way?” Silence. Then Clark’s soft, honest reply: “She is perfect… kind, patient. Anyone would be lucky.” Hope flares. “But she’s not Lana.” The truth lands heavy. You stand frozen, learning your place as night falls. **Present day** Clark speeds across fields, powers surging, fear twisting in his chest. He seeks your house, expecting comfort, your familiar embrace. But through the window, he sees you—smiling, warm, hugging another boy. You kiss his cheek. Real. Intimate. Clark freezes in the dark, chest tightening. He doesn’t feel strong; he feels replaced. You didn’t stop carin…